Published
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 17:21
Long marchers reach Cox's Bazar
Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh: The long march led by Chairman Sayadaw U May Gyi Ya, the World Buddhist Religious Regency (WBRR) of Bangladesh branch reached Cox's Bazaar today, at about 9:45 am, 12 days after starting on foot, according to our correspondent.
Cox's Bazaar, Bangladesh: The long march led by Chairman Sayadaw U May Gyi Ya, the World Buddhist Religious Regency (WBRR) of Bangladesh branch reached Cox's Bazaar today, at about 9:45 am, 12 days after starting on foot, according to our correspondent.
The long-march commenced with eight-Sayadaw (monk) accompanied by nine civilians on March 27 from Dhaka . There were a total of 17 members. They successfully reached their destination in Cox' Bazar after overcoming many difficulties on their journey.
The Burmese community in Cox's Bazar is preparing a welcome ceremony for the activists. The activists were received from Ramu to Cox's Bazaar by 17 Sayadaws along with a nun. They escorted them to Cox's Bazar.
After arriving in Cox's Bazaar from Ramu at about 10:50 a.m. the team was welcomed by the Burmese community at the monastery of Taw Kyaung in Cox's Bazar. Over 40 people participated in the welcome ceremony including monks, nuns, residents, local journalists of Bangladesh among others. This welcome ceremony was organized by General Secretary and Deputy Secretary of the WBRR.
During the ceremony, the 17 activists including eight monks and nine others who participated in the long march were offered gifts by the Chairman of the WBRR.
In the welcome ceremony, Chairman U May Gyi Ya, the general Secretary U Ka Ma of the WBRR, deputy Secretary U Sanda Wara of the WBRR, a representative from IFA and a representative from Narizjara delivered speeches.
The long march was intended to draw the attention of the Bangladeshi people as well as the international community to the forthcoming referendum on the new draft constitution, which is to be held in Burma in May 2008, said Chairman Sayadaw U May Gyi Ya in a meeting held in Cox's Bazaar.
The other spokespersons explained the present situation in Burma . Bangladeshi journalists got the chance to learn about the present situation in Burma , said Maung Aye Chan from Cox's Bazaar.
The activists on the march are opposing the ensuing referendum as the Burmese military junta has barred democracy icon Daw Aung San Suu Kyi from contesting the general elections. The draft constitution also does not grant equal rights to non-Burman ethnic minorities.
The ceremony concluded at around 1:30 pm.
The long-march commenced with eight-Sayadaw (monk) accompanied by nine civilians on March 27 from Dhaka . There were a total of 17 members. They successfully reached their destination in Cox' Bazar after overcoming many difficulties on their journey.
The Burmese community in Cox's Bazar is preparing a welcome ceremony for the activists. The activists were received from Ramu to Cox's Bazaar by 17 Sayadaws along with a nun. They escorted them to Cox's Bazar.
After arriving in Cox's Bazaar from Ramu at about 10:50 a.m. the team was welcomed by the Burmese community at the monastery of Taw Kyaung in Cox's Bazar. Over 40 people participated in the welcome ceremony including monks, nuns, residents, local journalists of Bangladesh among others. This welcome ceremony was organized by General Secretary and Deputy Secretary of the WBRR.
During the ceremony, the 17 activists including eight monks and nine others who participated in the long march were offered gifts by the Chairman of the WBRR.
In the welcome ceremony, Chairman U May Gyi Ya, the general Secretary U Ka Ma of the WBRR, deputy Secretary U Sanda Wara of the WBRR, a representative from IFA and a representative from Narizjara delivered speeches.
The long march was intended to draw the attention of the Bangladeshi people as well as the international community to the forthcoming referendum on the new draft constitution, which is to be held in Burma in May 2008, said Chairman Sayadaw U May Gyi Ya in a meeting held in Cox's Bazaar.
The other spokespersons explained the present situation in Burma . Bangladeshi journalists got the chance to learn about the present situation in Burma , said Maung Aye Chan from Cox's Bazaar.
The activists on the march are opposing the ensuing referendum as the Burmese military junta has barred democracy icon Daw Aung San Suu Kyi from contesting the general elections. The draft constitution also does not grant equal rights to non-Burman ethnic minorities.
The ceremony concluded at around 1:30 pm.
